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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.74, 1,600.34 and 417.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.74, 1,600.34 and 417.53 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.74 : 1,600.34 = 417.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.74/1,600.34 = 417.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.74x = 1,600.34 × 417.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.74x = 668,179.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,179.87/1,066.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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